With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flor...........

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With reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), consider the following statements:

1. It is a non – governmental organisation which aims to ensure that international trade of wildlife does not threaten their survival.

2. The species covered by CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need.

3. CITES has its own enforcement authority to regulate international trade in wild fauna and flora.

4. CITES regulates international trade in wild fauna and flora listed in its Appendices on the basis of a system of permits and certificates.

Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 4 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

CITES is an international agreement between governments which aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. The purpose of CITES is to ensure that wild fauna and flora in international trade are not exploited unsustainably. The species covered by CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need. CITES regulates international trade in wild fauna and flora listed in its Appendices on the basis of a system of permits and certificates which are issued when certain conditions are met, and which must be presented when leaving and entering a country. CITES is not having any enforcement authority that means they do not have its own police force, they depend on laws and enforcement procedures of each nation.